EVENTS
Splash House Announces Summer 2021 Return
The organizers of the Southern California pool party mecca Splash House have announced the event’s grand 2021 return. Known for its idyllic setting in Palm Springs, the sun-kissed festival was forced to abandon its 2020 edition due to the impact of COVID-19. The fest typically occurs over two weekends in June and August, but after organizers had to pull the plug on the June 2021 edition, they’ve opted for the fest to return on consecutive weekends in August: 13-15 and 20-22, respectively. With the festival’s date changes also comes an update to its fan-favorite Riviera stage, which now has a new name: Margaritaville. No word yet on whether or not Jimmy Buffett will make an appearance. Splash House As far as the pandemic goes, the festival’s “Hea...
Liverpool given go-ahead for Anfield expansion
Liverpool have been given the go-ahead to expand Anfield by around 7,000 seats, taking the total capacity at their historic stadium to more than 61,000. City council planners voted in favour of the redevelopment of the Anfield Road Stand on Tuesday, despite concerns expressed by residents and environmental groups about the impact on nearby Stanley Park. The Premier League club’s project is expected to be completed in 2023. “This is a huge milestone in our journey towards bringing more supporters into Anfield,” said Liverpool managing director Andy Hughes. “We underwent a rigorous two-stage public consultation period during the planning process for this project and I would like to thank everyone who has offered a contribution to that.” As part of the application, the club have also been giv...
Take Control of Your Company’s Digital Transformation – Register for #DTF2021
Join the DTF 2021 as an attendee – https://itnewsafrica.com/events/event/digital-transformation-congress-webinar/ Change is Inevitable Digital transformation is as inevitable as the passage of time. The new will replace the old, as the axiom goes. Business leaders and company executives must evolve their organisations, or risk extinction in the future when attempting to transform too late proves too little. One doesn’t need to go far for practical examples of this. In 2020, companies either adapted to the new normal or contemplated filing bankruptcy. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic was an unprecedented and entirely unexpected event. Remember when “Remote Work” was just a novel idea? Time will continue to present these events – these unexpected drastic changes, and forward-minded l...
Madeon Announces First Post-Pandemic Headline Shows at New York City’s Terminal 5
Just one day after teasing the return of his stunning “Good Faith Live” production, Madeon poured gasoline on the fire with a massive show announcement. The electronic music virtuoso has announced his first headlining shows since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, which will go down at New York City’s fabled Terminal 5 venue. He is set for dual performances—dubbed “Good Faith Forever”—on September 23rd and 24th, 2021. Madeon has captivated with his kaleidoscopic “Good Faith Live” production, which was conceptualized to breathe life into his Grammy-nominated sophomore album Good Faith. With its intricate rigging and polychromatic laser blitz, the subversive setup is one of the most coveted destinations for dance music fans. Flyer for Madeon’s...
Groove Cruise Will Not Require COVID-19 Vaccination to Attend
As major cruise lines remained locked in a dispute with the state of Florida over the requirement of COVID-19 vaccination proof for passengers, Groove Cruise has announced that vaccination status will not be required to attend the event’s 2022 edition. The news arrives after Royal Caribbean, the organization hosting Groove Cruise 2022, confirmed that none of its passengers will need to provide proof of vaccination to board a ship moving forward. While Royal Caribbean is strongly encouraging passengers to receive the COVID-19 vaccine before embarking, the line will not require them to do so, according to The Wall Street Journal. Groove Cruise owner and “Chief Excitement Officer” Jason Beukema took to YouTube to address the decision, announcing that Royal Caribbe...
Chicago is Giving Out Over 1,000 Free Lollapalooza Passes to Vaccinated Residents
Receiving the COVID-19 vaccine could punch your ticket to one of the nation’s most iconic music festivals. As the city enters its final reopening stage, Chicago’s health department has announced plans to give out 1,200 free single-day passes for Lollapalooza‘s 2021 edition to anyone who makes an appointment at select vaccination sites on June 26th. The promotion is part of the Protect Chicago Music Series, which offers free tickets to concerts for vaccinated residents. According to city officials, Chicago will transform four of its vaccination sites into “Lolla Day” events, each offering a live DJ, custom Lollapalooza-branded giveaways, and a pass to the festival. Those who have already been inoculated will also have a chance to secure a free ticket....
SLANDER Announce Dates for Inaugural Starbase Music Festival
At long last, SLANDER have announced the dates of their first-ever curated music festival, Starbase. The famed electronic music duo first publicized their plans to launch Starbase back in June 2020, announcing that they were kicking the tires on an outer space-themed “Melodic Bass Festival.” Nearly one year later, they took time during their performance at Tampa’s Sunset Music Festival to announce Starbase ahead of its formal reveal today. “Starbase was an idea we had a few years back of creating a place where all our artist friends could come together, hang out, and play music for like-minded people,” SLANDER said in an announcement shared on Facebook. “A place where everyone is accepted and loved. A place where you can open your heart, let go...
VP Osinbajo: Let’s focus on empowering our compatriots living with albinism
As a people, and in our communities, it is paramount to have conversations around the safety and enablement of our citizens who live with Albinism according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. He made this known at a virtual event, attended by a number of distinguished personalities including diplomats such as the American Ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Beth Leonard, marking the World Albinism Day themed: “Strength Beyond All Odds”, on Sunday, 13th of June, 2021. According to the VP, “there is a need to see it for what it is, a genetic difference not a contagious disease or a public health problem.” In dealing with the various challenges faced by the albinism community, Prof Osinbajo stated the need to “have frank and robust conversations around the protection and empowerment of our compatr...
The Midnight Announce 2022 North American Tour
Known for dishing out nostalgic synthwave music, The Midnight are set to share their sound across two continents next year. The genre-leading duo will be spending their spring hopping from city to city for close to three dozen shows in North America before hitting Europe for 16 dates across 11 countries. While the European tour has been announced for some time now, The Midnight just recently shared the news of their North American dates. While many know that the core Midnight is two members, they oftentimes perform as a full band. In a press release issued to announce the tour, The Midnight shared that they’ll be bringing a larger band on the road and are set to perform new tracks. “Over the last few months, we have spent a lot of time together writing new music and remini...
Tycho Teases New Curated Music Festival
Tycho has teased the announcement of a new curated festival. Currently slated to perform at Red Rocks and North Coast Music Festival this July and September, respectively, Tycho’s upcoming fest will be the first time he has tried his hand at running his own large-scale event. In addition to the music festival, the two-time Grammy nominee also divulged an upcoming “TYCHO : ISO50” show at Brooklyn Mirage. The set debuted last week in St. Helena, California with separate sunset and moonrise shows. According to Tycho’s social media, it was the first performance of its kind in over 10 years, merging the artist’s musical alias with his photographic and design project, known as ISO50. In an interview with EDM.com, Tycho disclosed how the pandemi...
Flux Pavilion Announces 2021 “.wav” Tour
While Flux Pavilion took it slow with the release of his sophomore album—six years, to be exact—the prolific producer is wasting no time when it comes to returning to the live stage. Announced June 11th, Flux will be heading to eight cities in September for his “.wav Tour,” named for his January project. Kicking off at Concord Music Hall in Chicago on September 9th, Flux Pavilion’s run will reach a number of iconic venues across the United States, including Echostage in Washington, D.C. and Elektricity in Detroit. Two shows, including the tour’s concluding set, are still to be announced. The news comes alongside a recent uptick in live event announcements from a host of electronic artists, likely encouraged by the country’s successful return to large, in-...
Watch Martin Garrix, Bono and The Edge Kick Off UEFA EURO With Performance of “We Are The People
This moment for Martin Garrix has been nearly two years in the making. Delivering on his role as an appointed UEFA Euro artist, Garrix—alongside U2 icons Bono and The Edge—dropped the studio version of their rallying single “We Are The People” last month. As the official anthem for one of the world’s largest soccer tournaments, “We Are The People” was performed by the trio yesterday during its opening ceremonies, providing a cathartic start to the action. Moments before Italy and Turkey took to the field fans were treated to a virtual performance of the song, which featured the artists performing from the ground level of Rome’s striking Olimpico Stadium amid a sea of digitally enhanced lights. The tournament is slated to cross a doz...
